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Sep 01, 2011 Earth

Sylvia Earle: An open ocean in Arctic summer

Oceanographer Sylvia Earle calls the Arctic a “hope spot.” In other words, she said, we still have a chance to get it right.

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May 20, 2011 Human World 2 Comments

Martin Haigh on technologies for the world’s energy future

When it comes to technology and innovation, no one can predict what the future will bring. Martin Haigh’s job for Shell is looking to possible alternate futures for global energy as the 21st century progresses.

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Adam Newton: Today’s energy choices will have lasting effects

People’s choices today, says Adam Newton of Shell, will make a big difference in what the future of energy use will look like.

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Apr 28, 2011 Human World 6 Comments

Robert Blaauw on oil exploration and development in the Arctic

Robert Blaauw of Shell International participated in the Commission on Arctic Climate Change, which issued a report and recommendations in spring 2011.

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Apr 22, 2011 Human World 4 Comments

Wim Thomas on energy supply and demand

Energy demand is growing, especially as emerging economies demand their share. How might global energy supply and demand come to balance in the coming decades?

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Apr 20, 2011 Earth 1 Comment

Sven Lindblad: Global community needs Arctic environment to thrive

Sven Lindblad has forged a legacy of respectful tourism. In 2011, he was part of the Aspen Institute Commission on Arctic Climate Change, whose new report is called The Shared Future.

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Steven Fries: Emerging countries as drivers for global growth

Emerging markets such as India and China will want their fair share of all forms of energy, including the traditional fossil fuels and renewables.

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Apr 04, 2011 Earth Leave a comment

David Monsma on new report on Arctic: The Shared Future

David Monsma of the Arctic Institute describes key findings and recommendations of a new report – The Shared Future – from the Commission on Arctic Climate Change.

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Mar 23, 2011 Human World 6 Comments

Jeremy Bentham on scenario planning for crucial choices in uncertain times

Corporations and the public and private sectors use scenario planning to help inform decision-making. It’s a way of looking at alternate possible futures.

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Arjan van Dijk: Life-Saving safety rules in oil and gas industry

Van Dijk is Vice President of Safety for Shell. It’s his job to keep over 100,000 employees and many more contractors safe.